Best Jo Burke Podcasts (2025)

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23. Sooz Kempner - Actor, comedian, singer 50:10

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20d ago50:10

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Jo sets the world to rights with super talented, award-winning comedian, actor and singer, Sooz Kempner. You may recognise Sooz from her hugely successful appearances at the Edinburgh Fringe, this year is her eleventh show. She's created tons of character comedy sketches that have gone viral and starred as Doom from The Dr Who spin-off, Doom's Day.…

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Catch Up No.23 18:41

12h ago18:41

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Jo's in fine fettle as her other podcast Real Folk with Jo Burke has reached over 1K downloads! This one isn't far behind either. Yay. Find out if Jo is still bouncing, her thoughts on Bob Mortimer's debut novel The Satsuma Complex, Lynda La Plante's new autobiography Getting Away with Murder and Matthew Perry's book Friends, Lovers and The Big Ter…

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Catch Up No.22 17:00

7d ago17:00

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It's another May Bank holiday Monday here in the UK, hooray! Jo recorded this episode in the evening, slightly under the influence of an Aperol Spritz and whilst sipping a 'Jold Fashioned' her version of the 'Old Fashioned' cocktail of the 1920's. Find out how to make her version, her gazebo story and her review of the latest Tom Cruise, Mission Im…

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S5 - Episode 11: Bruce MacArthur 19:11

13d ago19:11

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Catch Up No.21 10:32

15d ago10:32

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How often to you do something you wouldn't normally do? Jo saw Nikita from Strictly Come Dancing's new show and has three Strictly related facts for you. #joburkeinsta you can also listen FREE to Jo interviewing authors, comedians, film makers and more on Real Folk with Jo Burke. Buy her books from CustardHQ and more info on Jo's work here: joburke…

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Catch Up No.20 12:44

22d ago12:44

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Jo's still bouncing every day, find out if she got any of the work that was in the pipeline and what she's else she's been up to this week. Her three fun facts are summer related including hornets, frisbies and The Eiffel Tower. #joburkeinsta you can also listen FREE to Jo interviewing authors, comedians, film makers and more on Real Folk with Jo B…

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S5 - Episode 10: Burke & Hare 15:09

27d ago15:09

15:09

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Catch Up No.19 12:07

28d ago12:07

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The UK had a heatwave for a whole week. Jo actually relaxed and enjoyed some much needed Vitamin D and read her new favourite book, Women Who Run With Wolves, by Clarissa Pinkola Estés in a week. She also covers subjects from growing new teeth, to what we will all look like the future, to how many farts would fill a party balloon and how it might i…

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Catch Up No.18 11:30

1M ago11:30

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Jo is feeling bouncy today, tune in to find out why and what three bouncy facts about trampolining she has for you this week. For reasons only known to her, this topic leads her to shares her thoughts on jeans, The Battle of Hastings (1066) and smoking at work. #joburkeinsta you can also listen FREE to Jo interviewing authors, comedians, film maker…

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S8 - Episode 9: The Lester Street Murders 13:08

1M ago13:08

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Catch Up No.17 12:58

1M ago12:58

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Jo's Eastered well and hopes you have too. Have a listen to her thoughts on happiness, positivity, zillionaires in space, Dolly Parton and of course a few fun facts, as always, coming your way which include some misbehaving parrots. For the first time EVER you can also watch this episode as it was recorded live here https://www.youtube.com/@joburke…

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Catch Up No.16 10:51

2M ago10:51

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Early bird Jo is in her pyjamas today as she records. What are you wearing today? You don't have to answer that, instead just grab a cuppa and have a listen to more of her mind meanderings, from hair colour to making tree thrones to Star Trek. As always for 2025, she rounds off her catch up with three fun facts, this week they are all travel relate…

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S5 - Episode 8: The Hendricks Family Murders 14:39

2M ago14:39

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Catch Up No.15 14:03

2M ago14:03

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Jo's in a splendid mood this week because Utter Burke has reached an important milestone. So she wants to give a huge shout out and a big 'THANK YOU' to everyone who listens and has shared the show with friends. Find out what else Jo's been up to and what three fun facts she's prepared especially for you this week. #joburkeinsta you can also listen…

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22. Josephine Lacey - Stand Up Comedian, 'Autism Mama' and writer 55:38

2M ago55:38

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Funny, heartbreaking and inspirational in equal measure, this is a Real Folk to remember... Jo takes a deep dive into the background of stand-up comedian and writer, Josephine Lacey, creator of the hit five star comedy show, 'Autism Mama', 'The straight-talking comic’s debut hour is cheerfully rude and glowing with maternal love, as she describes p…

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Catch Up No.14 15:19

2M ago15:19

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Via the medium of speaking, Jo gets you up to speed with her life. From Mother's Day stunt scones, to jet skiing patios and defining what's really hard in life. She hasn't prepared this weeks facts, so scroll through google with her to see what three facts she picks just for you this week. Do you know what colour the universe is? Tune in to find ou…

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S5 - Episode 7: The Shankill Butchers 15:19

2M ago15:19

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Catch Up No.13 13:04

2M ago13:04

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Jo's had a rollercoaster of a week. Unbelievably involving hospitals, dream jobs, a destructive lorry and a World Champion haggis eater! Only in Jo's world do these things collide in a single week. Never fear, she still remembered your fun facts which she found hard to share without crying with laughter. Enjoy. #joburkeinsta you can also listen FRE…

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Catch Up No.12 11:26

3M ago11:26

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Waiting...do you hate it? Are you impatient? Are her three facts this week about waiting? Did she forget it's St Patrick's Day today? All these questions answered and of course much more verbal nonsense that you never asked for and didn't want or need to know. #joburkeinsta you can also listen to Jo interviewing authors, comedians, film makers and …

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S5 - Episode 6: Allan Legere 15:39

3M ago15:39

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21. Sophie Haydock - Author, editor, journalist 49:49

3M ago49:49

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Jo catches up with Sophie Haydock, Sunday Times and Guardian journalist, author of The Flames 'One of the finest historical authors of 2022', The Times. Her latest book, Madame Matisse, is released on 6th March 2025. Sophie delicately weaves fact and fiction to flesh out the stories surrounding the women that inspired Egon Schiele and Henri Mattise…

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Catch Up No.11 15:43

3M ago15:43

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The sun shone at the weekend in the UK - what did you get up to? Find out what Jo was up to in the sunshine and what three facts she has up her sleeve for you this week. Also a bonus 'At home with Jo and Phil' moment. #joburkeinsta you can also listen to Jo interviewing authors, comedians, film makers and more on Real Folk with Jo Burke.…

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Catch Up No.10 13:30

3M ago13:30

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Jo discusses more tell tale signs of ageing and offers unsolicited and unorthodox suggestions on how people 'of a certain age', might get a more comfy nights sleep. She also discovered her childhood diaries whilst unpacking her books and she shares a snippet or two of what life was like for twelve year old Jo Burke in 1985. Her three fun facts are …

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S5 - Episode 4 : The Bloody Benders 26:34

3M ago26:34

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Send us a text Westward Expansion ‑ Timeline, Events & Facts | HISTORY Spiritualism (movement) - Wikipedia The Bloody Benders: What Happened to this Family of Killers? - Historic Mysteries Bloody Benders - Wikipedia Bing Videos Make sure you subscribe, follow and review us. It really helps us keep bringing you stories like this! Follow Us: @thereal…

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Catch Up No.9 11:17

3M ago11:17

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Jo's a tad husky today, find out why and what else she's been up to this week, along with three fun facts all relating to DISCO. #joburkeinstaBy Jo Burke

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Catch Up No.8 12:45

4M ago12:45

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How's Jo doing this week? Check in and find out who received another embarrassing autocorrect from Jo. Where you can listen to a taster of her other podcast, Real Folk with Jo Burke, on the old BBC and let's not forget Jo's three fabulous (mildly interesting/entertaining) facts of the week, all revolving around pancakes, of course! @joburkeinsta…

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S5 - Episode 3: Ant Hill Kids Cult 20:58

4M ago20:58

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Catch Up No.7 10:46

4M ago10:46

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Jo's been a bit blue this week but has powered on through, as you do, inventing a new name for getting angry with decorating along the way too. Pull up a chair, raise your feet and a glass or mug for a few minutes of life through the lens of an Utter Burke. #joburkeinstaBy Jo Burke

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20. Dan Parkes - Author & Director of Photography 1:03:02

4M ago1:03:02

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If, like Jo, you have always been intrigued by the stories that surround the Titanic tragedy, you should definitely tune in to discover more about Dan Parkes debut book, Titanic Legacy: The Captain, the Daughter and the Spy. More twists and turns, than a twisty turny thing. Jo 'dives' in to Dan's DOP work, his drone training and what triggered his …

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Catch Up No.6 12:24

4M ago12:24

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January is jolly well out of the way. Hooray! Catch up with Jo's February so far, including a couple of lovely messages from a reader and a listener, the perils of sending texts with typos and info about her latest 'Real Folk' podcast with author Dan Parkes, discussing his debut book, Titanic Legacy: The Captain, the Daughter and the Spy a new angl…

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S5 - Episode 2: Theresa Bier 19:05

4M ago19:05

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Catch Up No.5 13:25

4M ago13:25

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Jo's stream of consciousness to help you make it through the long month of January. Featuring biscuits, windows, aging and of course three fun facts. #joburkeinstaBy Jo Burke

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Catch Up No.4 9:43

4M ago9:43

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What's Jo been up to? Well...pondering and pontificating about why do so few women chose fishing as a pastime, weird dreams, plus she shares another three random interesting facts. This week there are 'facts' about fish, memory and laughing. Disclaimer: Jo doesn't not fact check her facts, if it's on the internet it simply must be true. Right? #job…

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S5 - Episode 1: Terry Jo Dupperault 24:26

5M ago24:26

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Catch Up No.3 11:43

5M ago11:43

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Is it all in a name? Jo discusses (as always with herself) nominative determinism. She's had a busy week recording, editing and booking new guest for her other podcast 'Real Folk with Jo Burke' have a listen and like/subscribe so you don't miss an episode. She's also been focusing on all her other plans for 2025 as well as the NEW FOR 2025 FUN FACT…

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19. Ben Rufus Green - Actor, comedian, writer 59:25

5M ago59:25

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Jo catches up with fellow actor, comedian and writer, Ben Rufus Green. On our TV screens Ben played 'David Cockfield' in both series of, Joe Wilkinson's, hilarious family comedy 'The Cockfields'. He most recently starred in Scottish BAFTA Award winning 'Dinosaur' Ashley Storrie's, new comedy show. Also in 2024 he starred in his first feature film '…

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18. Mel Larsen - International Coach & Consultant 56:47

5M ago56:47

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It's the start of a New Year. What are your personal, career or business plans/goals/challenges for 2025? Grab a cuppa and join Jo and the marvellous, Mel Larsen, International Coach & Consultant who has been helping entrepreneurs for over three decades to joyfully trust their vision. Her work has taken her around the world, including Russia, The C…

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Catch Up No.2 11:12

5M ago11:12

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Jo eases you in to the second week of 2025 and possibly your first day back at work by covering important questions like; why are earphones called earphones? Is it illegal to keep your Christmas tree up without decorations, just lights, until it dies? Plus Specsavers v Poundshop glasses. You may also be interested in listening Jo's other podcast 'R…

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Catch Up No.1 9:25

5M ago9:25

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Utter Burke is back for 2025 by popular demand. Jo kicks off the New Year and new season with additional weekly fun facts, plus her unique take on life. #joburkeinstaBy Jo Burke

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Catch Up No.51 15:13

5M ago15:13

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A Betwixmas Special to make up for the missed episode. Jo shares some festive gripes, good vibes and leaves you with a homework task to complete. #joburkeinstaBy Jo Burke

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Catch Up No.50 8:47

5M ago8:47

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It's Christmas Eve, Jo is contemplating all things Christmas. What makes Christmas for you? She shares her favourite Christmas films, plus the usual general nonsense. HAPPY CHRISTMAS #joburkeinstaBy Jo Burke

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17. Darren Walsh - Comedian, Tik Tok Pun Guy, Director, Writer 36:13

6M ago36:13

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Tik Tok Pun Guy, Darren Walsh, chats to Jo about his comedy career, the fact he is absolutely NOT the other Darren Walsh, a famous animator who created Angry Kid, plus insider info on how Darren creates his viral Tik Tok Puns on the Street. You can catch Darren's latest show 'Do You Like Puns?' at Leicester Comedy Festival in Feb, Glasgow in March,…

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Catch Up No.49 12:44

6M ago12:44

12:44

Jo has had a couple of gins can you tell? Pour a glass, put your feet up and join her for her weekly catch up and find out who are 'allegedly' the happiest people in our society. #joburkeinstaBy Jo Burke

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Catch Up No.48 12:53

6M ago12:53

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Jo natters about self taping for an indie film, her line up of interviews for her 'Real Folk with Jo Burke' podcast. Plus all things Christmas, from shopping, to jumpers, to parties. #joburkeinstaBy Jo Burke

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16. Sarah O'Connell - YouTube Celebrity Chat Show host, Comedian, Artist/Animator 43:23

6M ago43:23

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Sarah kindly allowed Jo to turn the tables and interview her for Real Folk, so you can find out about Sarah's life for a change. 'The Sarah O'Connell Show' is a YouTube sensation with her celebrity guests ranging from Hollywood stars like Keanu Reeves, comedians/national treasures such as our wonderful Dawn French and of course musicians like Darre…

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Catch Up No.47 8:07

6M ago8:07

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Just five more shows to go! Jo's getting Christmassy and her mum has found something she's been looking for, for ages. You will NEVER guess what it is. Find out who she's been chinwagging with for her new series of Real Folk with Jo Burke... @joburkeinstaBy Jo Burke

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Catch Up No.46 8:36

6M ago8:36

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Have a listen to Jo's husky new voice and find out about her live stage interview with one of the UK's top screenwriters, Steven Moffat, of Dr Who,Sherlock and Douglas is Cancelled fame, to name but a few. @joburkeinstaBy Jo Burke

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Catch Up No.45 11:38

7M ago11:38

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Jo realises not all dogs are made for swimming, cooks a plate of disappointment plus unusual tips for pimping your work desk. #joburkeinstaBy Jo Burke

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Catch Up No.44 16:56

7M ago16:56

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Jo's week consisted of a read through, quiz night and a strange customer request.What strange requests have you had at work? #joburkeinstaBy Jo Burke

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Catch Up No.43 14:46

7M ago14:46

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Who ya gonna call? JO BURKE...find out what Jo's been up this Halloween, what her Bonfire Nights past were like and her Christmas present. @joburkeinstaBy Jo Burke